February 07 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 3547-3 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins to her name; has shown promise on AW, including when third to Popular Dream over C&D 32 days ago; each-way shout.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

14

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Brazilian Belle

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

In good form on the AW early this year, winning over 5f at Southwell and Wolverhampton, but she was well held behind Castan back at Southwell last time and could be vulnerable off her current mark.

16/1

6th

7

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brazilian Belle

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In fine form since switched to the AW this winter, going in over C&D in February before following up in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 18 days ago; up another 2lb but not taken lightly in her hat-trick bid.

9/2

1st

5

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brazilian Belle

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In-form filly who opened her AW account in Southwell event (5f) last time and remains much less exposed in this sphere than on turf; may build on that success; respected back up just 2lb.

5/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 236-23 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Losing run stands at 21 but there have been several good efforts in defeat along the way and he has been placed in four of his five runs for his new stable; should be involved again back down in trip and class.
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7th

1

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

True Promise

10st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fionn McSharry

Better on AW than turf so two defeats on the grass aren't especially damaging to his claims here; won easily at Wolverhampton (5f) on his most recent start and he is respected back on Tapeta.

8/1

9th

1

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

True Promise

10st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Wasn't winning out of turn when taking a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in May; didn't get the clearest run at Chester three weeks ago but that took his turf record to 0-11; others are more appealing.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5614-3 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Looked transformed by a visor when running away with a C&D handicap in December; went off hard over 6f next time and wasn't discredited, while his latest C&D third came when his usual tongue-tie was absent; it is back today and he can make a bold bid.
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7th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Ay Gee Ell

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1-21; close fourth at Thirsk (6f, good; from 7lb higher) in April; has lost his way since, failing to beat many in 5f contests at Pontefract, Beverley, and Chester; questions to be answered for the time being.

20/1

9th

10

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Ay Gee Ell

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Only run to form once in four runs back on turf this summer and that was over 6f; still 1lb higher than for his AW win in December; others appeal more.

14/1

9th

5

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Ay Gee Ell

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Blitzed his rivals at Southwell in December (5f) when a visor was first used; mostly creditable efforts since until down the field at Pontefract on latest; needs to bounce back from that.

9/1

4th
6 (9)
Kitaab

20/1

Form: /27-98 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two low-key runs (at big odds) since returning from a year on the sidelines; down in class today and worth a market check, for all 6f may suit best.
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11th

5

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Kitaab

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Showed signs of a revival when fourth in a handicap at Thirsk (6f, good; 11-1) and a slow start was no help at Chester (stays 7f); only 2-35 but he's not without a chance.

5/1

7th

10

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

Kitaab

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

No win since October 2024 but he's on a reduced mark and showed signs of a revival when fourth at Thirsk (6f, good; 11-1) last month; has possibilities if he can build on that and he's effective at this trip.

12/1

4th

10

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Kitaab

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

No win since October 2024 (Newcastle); weakened quickly on turf return at Doncaster (7f) three weeks ago; the only real glimpse of life this year was when a never-nearer fourth at Southwell (5f; 25-1) in February; stablemate of East Tyrone.

33/1

Form: 44-132 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner who kicked off his year with a C&D win (his fifth) 18 days ago; two good runs at Wolverhampton have followed; needs a bit extra now back up in class.
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9th

8

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Life

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice on AW this winter, including C&D, and he is now 2lb lower than for the second win; has gone quiet more recently though and could prove vulnerable for win purposes once again.

12/1

6th

7

(7)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who was recording the 14th win of his career when scoring off this mark over C&D in January; short of his best on his last four starts but the ability is there if his new rider can coax it out of him.

16/1

11th

10

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Five-time course winner but finished behind Irish Dancer and Woodhay Whisper here last time, with no obvious excuses.

14/1

Form: 62-155 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Not at his best on his last two starts but this four-time C&D winner should get a strong pace to aim at today and he is not handicapped out of things; more appealing than many.
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9th

9

(4)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Popular Dream

8st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Yard quiet so far this year and this C&D regular has been given a break since below par here in March; on a career-low mark now, 4lb below his last winning figure, but needs a revival.

14/1

8th

5

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Popular Dream

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Four-time C&D winner, the latest in January off a 2lb higher mark; however, he seems to be going through the motions at present, never dangerous when sixth last time; others preferred.

12/1

6/1

Form: 5342-2 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Useful front-runner on his day and he has finished runner-up over C&D on his last two starts; unlikely to be let loose on the lead with other pace influences on show but he can't be discounted.
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7th

4

(9)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Birkenhead

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Paul Midgley

Into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of dash, setting a good pace at Catterick 17 days ago before weakening into third (Tuscan Point second but 8lb worse off today); likely to make a beeline for the stands' rail and more minor money could be on the cards.

5/1

3rd

3

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Birkenhead

9st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

The old man of the party but he still likes to get on with it and has a good record here; solid comeback second on AW in January wasn't built on but he's back down to the same mark he won this race from last year; that was a fourth C&D win and he has to enter calculations.

8/1

11th

5

(4)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Birkenhead

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Front-runner; ended 2025 campaign with a C&D second and filled the same position on his return in January, again over C&D; backward step last time but capable of a prominent showing off this mark.

10/1

10/1

Form: 155-87 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won a Wolverhampton 0-60 (6f) off this mark in November and performed with credit on his next two starts; well beaten on his last two starts though and he has finished unplaced in seven runs at 5f.
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14th

4

(11)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Neptune Legend

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Three turf wins (fast ground) since rejoining Tony Carroll, one of them coming over C&D; up in the weights as a result and the recent rain will suit others more.

12/1

6th

7

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:55 Sandown

Neptune Legend

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Hold-up performer who won two in a row in May (5.7f/6f, good to firm) before keeping on for fifth of 13 at Windsor (5f, good to firm), and he was back on the scoresheet at Bath (5.7f, firm) three weeks ago; the return to a bare 5f may not be ideal but the stiff track compensates; respected.

11/4

1st

1

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Neptune Legend

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Returned to Tony Carroll and left a couple of quiet AW runs behind when scoring over C&D (beat She Went Whoosh by nearly 3l) and at Brighton (6f) in May; came up short in hat-trick bid at Windsor on Monday but was out of his comfort zone early over the bare 5f before plugging on into fifth; not dismissed if turned out quickly.

9/4

33/1

Form: 5747-9 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Habitual slow-starter; late headway into fourth behind Ay Gee Ell over C&D in December but less good over 6f on her last two starts; others look stronger for win purposes.
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4th

6

(8)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Dapperling

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Strike-rate of 2-30 and her habit of starting slowly appears to be going nowhere; opposable.

25/1

9th

8

(5)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Dapperling

8st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Habitual slow-starter; late headway into fourth behind Ay Gee Ell over C&D in December but less good over 6f on her last two starts; others look stronger for win purposes.

33/1

5th

8

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Kempton (AW)

Dapperling

9st 5lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Just 2lb above her winning mark at Goodwood (6f) in June but getting away on terms has become a problem and she was borderline reluctant to race last month; 0-6 on AW and best watched.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £34.60
Straight Forecast £23.69
Tricast £56.19
Trifecta £97.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ay Gee Ell

The Guardian:

Street Life

The Star:

Brazilian Belle

TOPSPEED:

Dapperling

Telegraph:

True Promise

D Express:

Popular Dream

Daily Mail:

Birkenhead

RP RATINGS:

Ay Gee Ell

POSTDATA:

Ay Gee Ell

The Times:

Ay Gee Ell

Daily Mirror:

Street Life

The Sun:

Street Life

Daily Record:

Street Life